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CN55 UAF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,166 mi
Last recorded134,166 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 134,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x fitted at the rear ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut joint perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 134,166 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x fitted at the rear ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut joint perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure wheel arch water shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,536 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket to gearbox loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch plastic water shield linear damaged/loose and rubbing on the road wheel (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main centre bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main centre bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber donut joint cracked/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 115,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR OF THE FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket to gearbox loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch plastic water shield linear damaged/loose and rubbing on the road wheel (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main centre bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main centre bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber donut joint cracked/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 107,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 100,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look 90% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens slightly damaged/cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x fitted rear ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,652 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look 90% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens slightly damaged/cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x fitted rear ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,752 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 95,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,830 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,384 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (front of hub points down) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light is on.

Pass 24 May 2016 67,449 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,802 miles

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 55,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 45,262 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 45,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,403 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CN55 UAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN55 UAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN55 UAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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